Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Models:
VM-2N, Video Audio Distributor
VM-5S, Video Audio Distributor
VM-50HN, Headphone Distributor
VM-50V, 1:5 Video Distributor
VM-50YC, 1:5 s-Video Distributor
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 4
3.1 The VM-2N Video Audio Distributor 4
3.2 The VM-5S Video Audio Distributor 4
3.3 The VM-50HN Headphone Distributor 5
3.4 The VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor 5
3.5 The VM-50YC 1:5 s-Video Distributor 5
4 Your Distributor 6
4.1 Your VM-2N Video Audio Distributor 7
4.2 Your VM-5S Video Audio Distributor 8
4.3 Your VM-50HN Headphone Distributor 9
4.4 Your VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor 10
4.5 Your VM-50YC 1:5 s-Video Distributor 11
5 Connecting the Distributors 11
5.1 Connecting the VM-2N Video Audio Distributor 12
5.2 Connecting the VM-5S Video Audio Distributor 13
5.3 Connecting the VM-50HN Headphone Distributor 14
5.4 Connecting the VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor 15
5.5 Connecting the VM-50YC 1:5 s-Video Distributor 16
6 Technical Specifications 17
Figures
Figure 1: VM-2N Video Audio Distributor 7
Figure 2: VM-5S Video Audio Distributor
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Figure 3: VM-50HN Headph one D is t ri butor
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Figure 4: VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor 10
Figure 5: VM-50YC 1:5 s-Video Distributor
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Figure 6: Connecting the VM-2N Video Audio Distributor
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Figure 7: Connecting the VM-5S Video Audio Distributor
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Figure 8: Connecting the VM-50HN Headphone Distributor 14
Figure 9: Connecting the VM-5 0 V 1:5 Video Distri b ut or
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Figure 10: Connecting the VM-50YC 1:5 s-Video Distributor
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Tables
Table 1: VM-2N Video Audio Distributor 7
Table 2: VM-5S Video Audio Distributor 8
Table 3: VM-50HN Headphone Dis t ri butor
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Table 4: VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor
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Table 5: VM-50YC 1:5 s-Vide o D is t ri butor
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Table 6: VM-2N Technical Specification s 17
Table 7: VM-50HN Technical Specifications
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Table 8: VM-5S Techn ical Specifications
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Table 9: VM-50V Technical Specifications
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Table 10: VM-50YC Technical Specifications 19
Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups
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Thank yo u for purchasing the Kra mer VM-2N, VM-5S, VM-50HN,
VM-50V, VM-50YC Video Distribution Amplifiers, which are ideal for:
that are clearly
defined by function.
• Any professional A/V system requi ring a compact, high-quality DA
• Retail stores and other point-of-sale display systems
• Security and CCTV applications
• Studio RGB/YUV distribution
Each package includes the following items:
• The VM-2N, VM-5S, VM-50HN, VM-50V or VM-50YC
• Power cord
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• This user manual
or power adapter (12V DC input)
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack t he equip ment carefully and s ave the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables
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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;
GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GR OUP 6: Specialty AV Products;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity;
GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Getting Started
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Overview
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3 Overview
This sect ion gives an overview of the:
• VM-2N Video Audio Distr i butor , see section
3.1
• VM-5S Video Audio Distributor, see section
3.2
• VM-50HN Headphone Distributor, see section
3.3
• VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor, see section
3.4
• VM-50YC 1:5 s-Video Distributor, see section
3.5
3.1 The VM-2N Video Audio Distributor
The Kramer VM-2N is a high-performance distribution a mplifier for
composite or SDI video and unbalanced stereo audio signals. It takes one
input, provides correct buffering and isolation and distributes the signal to
two identical outputs.
More specifically, the VM-2N features:
• High bandwidth (Y) of 400MHz (-3dB)
• 1 composite video input and 2 outputs on BNC connectors
• 1 unbalanced stereo input and 2 outputs on RCA connectors
• Level and equalization controls
• AC power supply
• Compact desktop size
3.2 The VM-5S Video Audio Distributor
The Kramer VM-5S is a high-performance distribution amplifier for
composite or SDI video and unbalanced stereo audio signals. It takes
one input, provides correct buffering and isolation and distributes
the signal to 5 identical outputs.
More specifically, the VM-5S features:
• High bandwidth of 340MHz (-3dB)
• 1 video input and 5 outputs on BNC connectors
• 1 unbalanced stereo input and 5 outputs on RCA connectors
• Looped input capability
• Selectable input signal ter mination
• Audio level, video level and equalization controls
• AC power supply
• Compact desktop size
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3.3 The VM-50HN Headphone Distributor
The Kramer MultiTOOLS
®
VM-50HN is a high-performance distribution
amplifier for headphone signals. It takes one stereo headphone input and
distributes the signal to five identical stereo head phone outputs.
More specifically, the VM-50HN features:
• 1 mono/stereo audio input and 5 outputs on 6.5mm phone connectors
with mono/stereo selector
• Level gain controls for each output
• Power LED indicator
• 12V DC power supply
• MultiTOOLS
®
size
3.4 The VM-50V 1:5 Video Distributor
The Kramer VM-50V is a high-performance distrib ution amplifier for
composite or SD I signals. It takes one input, provides correct buffering and
isolation, and distributes the signal to five identical outputs.
More specifically, the VM-50V features:
• High bandwidth of 480MHz (-3dB)
• 1 video input, 1 looping input, and 5 outputs on BNC connectors
• Selectable input signal ter mination
• Signal level and equalization controls
• 12V DC power supply
• Compact desktop size
3.5 The VM-50YC 1:5 s-Video Distributor
The Kramer VM-50YC is a high-performance distribution amplifier for
s-Video (Y/C) signals. It takes one input, provides correct buffering and
isolation, and distributes the signal to 5 identical outputs.
More specifically, the VM-50YC features:
• High bandwidth (Y) of 285MHz (-3dB)
• 1 looping input, and 5 outputs on 4-pin connectors
• Selectable input signal ter mination
• 12V DC power supply
• Compact desktop size
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